It won't be easy, but nothing we've ever done has been easy, Al. I'm not giving up, and you're not either. I won't let you.

[ there's determination there, but anger as well, because even the thought of leaving Al behind is out of the question, no matter his condition. ] We have a group here. We'll work together and we'll get you back to normal, okay? I'll carry you, and besides right now you're really light, won't slow me down at all.

[ that's not true, he can't begin to think about the way his limbs grow sore and start sticking, the extreme temperatures bad even for this special alloy. he gives Al's hand a tiny squeeze back, not too much. ]

We'll find a way, Al. We always do.